Fantasy managers sweating out the status of elite dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson finally have a reason to (almost) breathe a sigh of relief. Recent updates from the Ravens indicate that Jackson is working tirelessly to return to the field, and while his official designation remains day-to-day ahead of Wednesday’s pivotal practice sessions, the optimism surrounding his recovery is trending in the right direction in advance of the Ravens' Week 8 showdown against the Buffalo Bills.

On optimism level for Lamar Jackson, Minter said, "Lamar is working his butt off to be out there. He'll be in a decent spot, but we'll know more on Wednesday."

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) October 26, 2026

For managers who have had to scramble for streaming options over the past few weeks, the prospect of getting their consensus foundational starter back could not come at a better time. When Jackson steps back onto the field, he instantly slots back in as an undisputed, high-end QB1.…